TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport – MSP

Transportation Security Officer (TSO) – Full- and part-time with $2,000 sign on bonus*

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Description:

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is accepting applications for part-time Transportation Security Officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Paid, ongoing training will be provided; no previous security experience is required. *Some conditions apply

Pay rate starting at $21.91 per hour

Join us for a Minneapolis TSO Recruiting Event

Tuesday February 8 and Wednesday February 9

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day

Hyatt Regency Bloomington, 3200 East 81st St., Bloomington, MN, 55425

Register here: https://jobs.tsa.gov/events/02-08/minneapolis-tso-recruiting-event

JOB SUMMARY

Specific duties for TSA Transportation Security Officers include: 

• Screening passengers, cargo and bags for prohibited and dangerous objects and materials. 
• Maintaining efficient passenger traffic flows through security checkpoints. 
• Monitoring airport security measures and reporting potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Applicants must meet these minimum qualifications:

• Have either a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) credential.
• If none of the above, have at least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening or as an X-ray technician.
• Be proficient in English (i.e., able to read, write, speak and comprehend).
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

BENEFITS

TSA offers an attractive federal benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k); Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; transportation subsidies and ongoing training with tuition reimbursement. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.